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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AFABLE HOME CARE IILicense 3470025493 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/30/21 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Praveen Singh arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection utilizing the infection control domain. LPA met with Administrator and explained the purpose of the inspection. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; contacted Facility Representative and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured she applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and resident rooms. Medications are centrally stored in a locked area that is inaccessible to clients and refilled every 30 days. Facility has enough 2-day perishable food and 7-day non-perishable food supply. Visitors policy is posted on the front entrance. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents and visitors. A thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Cough/sneeze etiquette, social distancing and hand washing posters were observed. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE. Facility has a mitigation plan. LPA and Administrator completed the infection control domain. See LIC809-C for continued report LPA observed the following violations during inspection: LPA observed that facility has a sign-in policy with only names and dates of visitors, however symptom screening information is not logged. Facility does not document daily temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks, and/or any change in condition for staff and residents in order to track spread and why facility took certain steps to prevent and mitigate spread in the facility. LPA observed S2 did not wash her hands after using the restroom. LPA observed cockroaches in vacant resident room, in R2's room, in hallway, bathrooms and other living space areas. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be sent to CCL by 09/7/21: • LIC500- Personnel Report • LIC308- Designation of Facility Responsibility • LIC610E- Emergency/Disaster Plan • Evidence of Liability Insurance Deficiencies cited from California Code of regulations, Title 22, and citations are listed on the attached LIC809-D. If the deficiency is not corrected by the noted due date civil penalties may be assessed. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights provided.

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 87211(a)Type B

    Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A sign-in policy is to be enacted with all visitors to ensure compliance with central entry point for symptom screening and to record contact information (for reporting requirements to public health officer and contact tracing).

  • 87303(f)(1)Type B

    Based on LPA's observations and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed cockroaches throughout facility. Licensee stated that attempts have been made to treat the pests with over-the-counter sprays such as "Raid". However, no professional Pest Control services have been utilized. LPA observed that after incontinence care, soiled resident diapers are being openly discarded in trashcans without lids in the bathrooms.

  • 87468.1(a)(2)Type B

    Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility does not document daily temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks, and/or any change in condition for staff and residents in order to track spread and why facility took certain steps to prevent and mitigate spread in the facility. In addition to this requirement, LPA observed S2 did not wash her hands after using the restroom.

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What happened during the August 30, 2021 inspection of AFABLE HOME CARE II?

This was a inspection inspection of AFABLE HOME CARE II on August 30, 2021. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AFABLE HOME CARE II on August 30, 2021?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, saf..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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